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Japan, the “Normal” and Gay Marriage
Osaka court’s recent ruling on same-sex marriage points at something larger within Japanese society
JAPOLAC Christmas Charity Party
Coming together for a cause
Opening Doors to Para Sports
How Tokyo is creating opportunities for people with disabilities
Coronavirus in Japan: Updates and Tips
The current outbreak and how to plan for the months ahead
Festive Things to do at Grand Hyatt Tokyo
Christmas cakes, chocolate and countdowns
Captain Marvel
Metropolis talks to Japan soccer captain, Saki Kumagai, ahead of the Women’s World Cup
Choral Treasures of Eastern Europe Concert Series
By the Tokyo Embassy Choir
May Community News & Events
Our monthly guide to what's happening in the international community
Small Print December
Keeping you up-to-date with a run-down from the Japanese headlines
Tokyo 150 Years Festival
Celebrations mark the 150th anniversary of Edo being renamed as Tokyo
The Mayor of Nowhere
Former cattleman runs campaign to revitalize Namie, Fukushima
Tokyo International Film Festival 2018
More venues mean more films at autumn fest
Touching from a Distance
The workers of Fukushima Daiichi
Ginza Sony Park Building Opens
Discover the new TORAYA CAFE AN STAND at the renovated former Sony building
Tokyo’s Blockchain Movement
Blockchain technology is the future and Tokyo may be at the forefront of the revolution
June Tech & Design News
SmartHR, Tokyo's zine scene and the perfect Japanese notebook
June Community News & Events
Our monthly guide to what's happening in the international community
The Future of Food
A Nobel laureate and an astronaut share their thoughts
May Community News & Events
Welcome to the new Metropolis Community Pages. Each month I [...]
Midori no Kanshasai: Environmental Festival
Family-friendly festival in Hibiya park celebrates Japan's natural beauty
The Plight of Gamba
The once top team has had a less than fruitful season with the club hitting rock-bottom of the J.League
Christianity in Contemporary Japan
Subversion, spirituality and social justice
The Masters of Arts at Park Hyatt Tokyo
Enjoy champagne and classical music at the Park Hyatt's annual gala
Ginza Six Anniversary
The high-end shopping complex a year on the Ginza
Pixelated Picturesque: Tokyo’s Urban Landscape
The Pixelated Picturesque
Interstyle
The largest trade show of action sports and fashion in Japan
Watch the Winter Olympics in Tokyo
Get into the Olympic spirit at “Tokyo 2020 Live-Site in 2018”, with live broadcasts, stage performances and even chances to try out some Olympic sports.
December 2017 Community News
Some community happenings for December
Japanese EDM’s Hikarie Takeover
The second annual Tokyo Dance Music Event
Tokyo Bolsters Tourism with NYC Partnership
Earlier this month the Tokyo Government signed a tourism promotion partnership [...]
Craft Crossings in Tokyo
Marunouchi market features artisans from across Japan
November 2017 Community News
Second Harvest Japan Increases Food Pickup to Twice a Week [...]
Tokyo Remains a Global Influence
Japan's capital ranked third on the Global Power City Index
Fuji Rock Japan
Wet & Wild